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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Two sides of Trump’s reaction to the WHCD shooting

Season 2026 Episode 18 | 9m 55s

Trump spoke of unity in the immediate aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past Saturday, but the days that followed saw a return to business as usual. The panel discusses the president’s reactions and relationship with the press.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 1, 2026.
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What the Iran war’s economic fallout means for the midterms
What the Iran war’s economic fallout means for the midterms
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/24/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from April 24, 2026.
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Can Trump manage Iran and sagging economic approval at the same time?
Can Trump manage Iran and sagging approval at once?
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Trump’s shrinking base
Trump’s shrinking base
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/17/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/17/26
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How will Trump get out of his fight with Pope Leo?
How will Trump get out of his fight with Pope Leo?
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Iran war reality undercuts Trump's messaging
Iran war reality undercuts Trump's messaging
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Trump’s ever-shifting Iran views
Trump’s ever-shifting Iran views
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Europe's view of U.S. amid Iran war, Trump's NATO threats
Europe's view of the U.S. amid Iran war and Trump's new threats toward NATO
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